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Start free with EleplanIsolated agenesis of gallbladder
ORPHA:440987Morphological anomaly
What it is
A rare biliary tract disease characterized by congenital absence of the gallbladder and cystic duct. The majority of patients are asymptomatic. Possible clinical manifestations include abdominal pain and tenderness in the right upper quadrant, nausea, vomiting, fatty food intolerance, and jaundice. Frequency of choledocholithiasis is increased significantly.
Key facts
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000
- Age of onset
- All ages
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Morphological anomaly
Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.
ICD-10 codes
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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